Respiratory Therapist, Reg III - Respiratory Therapy - Orlando Health

ORLANDO HEALTH – HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL
Located in Ocoee, Florida, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgicalacute-care facility that has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years. Services range from 24/7 emergency care to heart and vascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery and more. Our hospital has earned accreditations and designations in many specialty services, including bariatric, spine, stroke, hip replacement and knee replacement. We also have been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in diabetes, heart attack and heart failure by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024 and received an “A” Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2023.

Orlando Health – Health Central is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you

Position Summary
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; And select, assemble, check and operate equipment.

Essential Functions
• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Demonstrates strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and medical condition of the patient.
• Demonstrates expertise in the areas of medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provides care for patients in non-critical care and/or intermediate care units.
• Has advanced clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program that include but are not
limited to preceptor, mentor, educator and clinical specialist. Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Instructs clinical practicum students.
• The Registered Respiratory Therapist staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the
ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the
unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Education/Training
• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences.
• Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/mechanical training required.

Licensure/Certification
• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002 must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002 are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory
Care (FSRC). New team members are required to obtain memberships within the first 90 days of employment.

Experience
One year experience preferred.